Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton

All parliamentary appearances

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• 4 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, in order for hon. Members to get the background on the issue of Samburu British Army training fields, I will quote a British Website publication, which says:- “The British regular exercise in Kenya run by British Army Training Unit called “Batuk”; its aim is to train battle groups in an environment similar to Afghanistan and Iraq. Further to that, it is to prepare the high intensity operation in Afghanistan battle ground---conducted battle field live firing exercise in Kenya. Kenya provides the perfect opportunity for realistic training as the British deploy elements of the Royal Artillery and ... view
• 4 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is very clear that the Samburu land that is gazetted by the Kenya Armed Forces, which is used by the British Army, is prime for British Army training. Given that background, I would like to ask the Assistant Minister to clarify a few points. On the issue of the number of people injured, he said that there are no such reports. Victims from the Samburu community filed a court case in the United Kingdom and, with the help of the Kenya Army, about seven years ago, about 717 people who were maimed were compensated with ... view
• 4 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, can this Assistant Minister tell us that even after knowing that Samburu victims were paid by the British Government, he still insists that there were no injuries? Secondly, can he deny or confirm that the British Army has built permanent camps outside the gazetted areas? Thirdly, can he also deny or confirm the fact that the white ranchers benefit from the British Army training to the tune of millions of shillings while the Samburu people languish in poverty? view
• 3 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like the Minister to clarify two issues. First, when this exercise is conducted, documents are very important. That includes your qualifications from the university or whatever qualifications you have. Could the Minister clarify that he actually saw the original certificate of the candidate that he picked or the original certificates of the other four candidates? Secondly, could he also clarify to this House that candidate No.2, KEBS 016 scored very high marks but she works within the system. In the advertisement that was put in the newspaper, did the Minister clarify that if you ... view
• 2 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I asked that Question because I wanted the truth about River Omo. If the Minister thinks that with all the Ministers involved – the Ministry of Energy and others – can be able to come together and give us a very comprehensive answer that will satisfy this House and Kenyans, then I have no problem. view
• 2 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, two weeks is okay with me. view
• 2 Nov 2010 in National Assembly: On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I had sought a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Defense and hon. Musila has been coming with that Statement for two weeks. Last week, he accused me of not being here to receive it and I drove all the way from Laisamis. Could he give that Statement today? view
• 28 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, The Animal Technicians Bill is key to the economy and the people of this country, especially the marginalised communities. I chose to accept the amendments proposed by His Excellency the President, hoping that the Minister for Livestock Development will take into consideration, in the new Constitution, and in his Para Veterinary Bill that is coming up, to have an audience with the animal technicians, so that amendments can be made to that Bill to incorporate some of the issues I have conceded to here. The marginalised communities of northern Kenya, maybe, have one veterinary officer ... view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had a talk with hon. Musila on this issue. view
• 27 Oct 2010 in National Assembly: This specific case touches on hon. Letimalo and myself. The land that is in question here is where the British army trains their forces in Samburu East. So, I have requested the Assistant Minister to give us time for hon. Letimalo to come back from his Parliamentary duties outside this country next week so that at least we can exhaust this issue and the hon. Members of this House get the gist and the whole package about this issue which is very crucial for our country. view